Grandfather Mountain State Park » Maps and Directions
Grandfather Mountain State Park backcountry trails are open however, there are still many trees down and there is a significant amount of snow and ice on the trails. Special footwear for snow and ice is strongly advised. Please use caution when hiking the trails keeping in mind that there may be overhead hazards from hanging tree limbs as well as hazards on the trail. Please dress appropriately for the weather and complete a permit which is available at the trailhead of the Profile Trail and on the Tanawha Trail just past Boone Fork.
During snow and ice events, four wheel drive will be needed to access the Profile Trail parking area off Hwy 105. Due to deep snow and ice please allow at least 6 hours to hike Profile trail to McCrae Peak, wear layers, carry extra food, water, and a light. Allow extra time (2 hours minimum)to hike Daniel Boone Scout Trail to Calloway Peak.
Updated: 2010-03-20 09:03:29
Serious plant pests can be introduced into our parks by campers who bring in firewood. To prevent this, many of our parks sell firewood. For campers who choose to bring in their own firewood, please use wood harvested from a source local to the park. Campers should not bring firewood from outside of North Carolina.
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Directions
From Asheville: Take 40 west to exit 72 to merge onto US-70 W toward Old Fort. Turn left at NC-226 Byp/US-221 continue to follow US-221. Turn right at Newland Hwy. Continue straight onto US-221. Turn left at Grandfather Mountain Rd.
From Winston-Salem: Take US 421 north. Turn left onto NC 105 south. Turn left at Blowing Rock Rd/US-221/US-321. Stay on US 221. Turn right at Grandfather Mountain Rd.